Carolyn was raised in Jackson and Dexter with two siblings. She had an older sister Marlene, and an older brother, Earl (Lynn). She graduated from Dexter High school in 1959.
Carolyn Grace Jenkins was a modest woman, quiet and observant in her ways. She was trustworthy and traditional in her approach to her life and in her relationships. She was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew her. She was also a woman who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything she undertook. Realistic about life, she was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.
Carolyn greatly enjoyed what she did for a living as the head teller with Telcom Credit Union. She was employed for 40 years by Telcom which later became Vibe Credit Union. Carolyn worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.
Carolyn liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into her hobbies, where she was very methodical in how she organized her activities and categorized things. Since she enjoyed her private time, Carolyn always tried to allocate a specific time for working on her hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were gardening & bowling.
Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Carolyn Grace Jenkins. She was committed to living the life of a good woman who was both practical and trustworthy. She was committed to the traditional values that she upheld her entire life. She committed herself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around her. Most of all, she was committed to those she knew and loved.
Carolyn is survived by her son Todd Jenkins (Lori); and her daughter Teri Durmazguler (Tuncay); her brother Earl Lynn Degener (Mary); her granddaughter Tiara Durmazguler and her grandson Anthony Bellestri, as well as her many great grandchildren.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister Marlene Cunningham.
A visitation for Carolyn will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Hosmer-Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 3410 Broad St, Dexter, Michigan 48130, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hosmermuehlig.com for the Jenkins family.
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